History

Key stage 2

Pupils should continue to develop a chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of British, local and world history, establishing clear narratives within and across the periods they study. They should note connections, contrasts and trends over time and develop the appropriate use of historical terms. They should regularly address and sometimes devise historically valid questions about change, cause, similarity and difference, and significance. They should construct informed responses that involve thoughtful selection and organisation of relevant historical information. They should understand how our knowledge of the past is constructed from a range of sources.

In planning to ensure the progression described above through teaching the British, local and world history outlined below, teachers should combine overview and depth studies to help pupils understand both the long arc of development and the complexity of specific aspects of the content.

Year 3

a local history study a study of an aspect of history or a site dating from a period beyond 1066 that is significant in the locality

Possible studies

The study of the lock industry in Willenhall. (Black Country museum)

Saddle industry in Walsall. (Walsall Leather Museum)

Industrial revolution from approx 1760 to approx 1840.

The effect of this on the towns and countryside.

Migration of workers. Conditions of workers.

The continuation of the industry up to the present day.

5th and 4th centuries BC-Classical period.

the achievements of the earliest civilizations – an overview of where and when the first civilizations appeared and a depth study of Ancient Egypt, (Early Dynastic period 3010-2686 BC and Old Kingdom from 2686-2181BC continued until 30bc when under the rule of Cleopatra it became a region under the rule of Rome.)

Year 4

Changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age

The Roman Empire and its impact on Britain

Julius Caesar’s attempted invasion in 55-54 BC

the Roman Empire by AD 42 and the power of its army

successful invasion by Claudius and conquest, including Hadrian’s Wall

British resistance, for example, Boudica

‘Romanisation’ of Britain: sites such as Caerwent and the impact of technology, culture and beliefs, including early Christianity

Britain’s settlement by Anglo-Saxons and Scots

Roman withdrawal from Britain in c. AD 410 and the fall of the western Roman Empire

Scots invasions from Ireland to north Britain (now Scotland)

Year 5

Anglo-Saxon invasions, settlements and kingdoms: place names and village life

Anglo-Saxon art and culture

Christian conversion – Canterbury, Iona and Lindisfarne to be taught in RE in Lower School

the Viking and Anglo-Saxon struggle for the Kingdom of England to the time of Edward the Confessor

Celebrating Historical Events

As a school we celebrated Remembrance Day. We learnt the meaning of Remembrance Day and why it is important. To represent our understanding we wrote poetry based on Remembrance Day. We also sent letters to veterans to show our appreciation for what they did for their country. We received a lovely letter and thank you gifts, to thank the children for their kindness.